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Old 09-28-2012, 11:39 AM   #10
Firebirdjones
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Re: Who here daily drives their square body? (long(

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Originally Posted by Skunksmash View Post
I've calculated mine and its a pitiful 14 MPG. 16 on the highway. I got TBI though so I can only imagine what some of the carb'd guys get. I'm switching to a 5.3L ls motor one day for better mileage AND 80 more HP lol

Stock TBI 350 is only 220Hp and the newer 5.3's are 305hp
I get 14 mpg highway and 11-12 mpg city with my big block 1 ton, 400 turbo and 3.73's. Really not bad compared to your truck. My father told me his 91 TBI 350 short bed 4x4 gets 17 mpg.

5.3 swap will be a nice addition though. You'll like it.
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